Chilion
Chilion, also spelled Kilion, is a name that appears in the Hebrew Bible. It is most notably borne by one of the two sons of Elimelech and Naomi in the Book of Ruth. Kilion’s brother is Mahlon, and the two brothers marry Moabite women: Mahlon marries Ruth, and Kilion marries Orpah.
During the family’s sojourn in Moab, prompted by a famine in Bethlehem, Elimelech dies, followed by the
In biblical scholarship, Kilion is generally treated as a relatively minor figure whose primary significance lies
In modern usage, Kilion or Chilion is a rare given name and appears mainly in religious or